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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28
ARSENIC EATERS.
Great Increase In the Number OF Persons
Addicted to This Poison.

Great Increase In the Number OF Persons
Addicted to This Poison.
The habit of arsenic-eating il becom-
1ng more and more common among the
young women of this city. and phys
icians say that nothing too harsh can
be uttered against this miserable prac-
tice. Arsenic preparations of all kinds
are advertised and various prepare
tions of this deadly drug are daily sold
for the alleged purpose of identifying
the complexion. They who use it are
daily laying the foundation of a dis
ease that will one day destroy some OF
their most vital organs. The actual
object to be gained by arsenic eating is
that clear. white, almost transparent
skin, which they so much admire and
which may mean an early death. A
well-known physician said to a reporter
to-day: 1.-The health departments has
become alarmed at the increase in the
sale and use of these nOxious complex
ion preparations. Advertisements OF
arsenic stare every body in the face in
spite of attempts to prohibit the sale.
Claims have been made by the vendors
that there is so little arsenic in the
preparations that no harm can come OF
it. In opposition to this is the fact
that wall papers where the green color
is given by Scheel's arsenic compound
have been tabooed by the health au-
thorities on the grounds that even the
small amount of arsenic given off by
.exhalation had caused death in some
cases. Again, the results obtained
by the use of arsenic show very
plainly the hurtful nature of it. The
exact state of affairs brought about by
arsenic eating is a diminution of
strength of the blood; the capillary
blood-vessels are stopped from work
ing; the ends of the blOod-vessels are
killed; no blood is supplied to the skin,
and the real reason for the white. trans
parent nature of the skin is that it is
practically dead. If the result of arse
mic eating is the highly transparent
state Of the skin, and if this can only
result from the killing of blood-vessel,.
the claim that there is no harm done in
Che habit becomes an absurdity."
Physicians throughout the city are
up in arms against the use of the drug.
One prominent doctor said: al hope
that something will be done, and done
soon. to stop this abominable traffic. If
the destruction of blood-vessels was tue
only thing the arsenic-eater succeeded
, in doing it would be bad enough, but
that is not all. The arsenic has bad
effect upon the kidneys. and is likely to
bring out disease which will end only
In death. 1t has also bad effect on
the digestive organs. and soon destroys
their action; the liver, too, is diseased
by the poison, and the nerves become
affected to such an extent that their
, control becomes impossible. 1t acts
upon the system in such a way that the
victims of the habit become lost to al
sense of morality. The practice of
Arsenic eating is vicious one that
ought to be stopped Immediately before
any more harm is done. ~ y Cor.
' CHICAGO Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28
Pretzel's Philosophy.

Dots besser you meier dond condract
bad habits, When you done dot please
dot you don't oxpend EN- more as was
necessary.
1t don't vas der sewing of Wild oats
dot make you der troubles. 1t was der
srippening of EN-. So shure vat you lif
you'got to rip vat you sow. und Offer
you don't rip EN- pooty gwick Obey will
rip you NIT an eye-sickle.
Look poorly veil out for der Teller dot
vas got a honey-comb mouth. You
find poorly gwick out dot Teller vas hate
plenty winigar on his heart Chicago
National.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28

Yes; 1 gave each of my sons five
thousand dollars and sent them West
to make their fortunes. John invested
his money in cattle ranch and went
to work in earnest. 1t grieves me- to
say that Henry, disregarding ray adj
monitions about honesty and industry,
started faro bank" ''And it all
turned out in the usual way, l supposeT'
Yes, Henry owns Johns cattle ranch
now. and has lent him money to come
home viii" -Drake' ZraUssor's Maps
xisS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28
eAnm AND HOUSEHOLD

Spare the axle-greese and spiie the
wagon is a first-rate motto.
-Perseveranti on1niG viTsctt doesn't
mean that you kan raise corn by goln'
fshin' when the weeds liz up.
Graham COokies.-TVo cups sugar,
one cup sour cream, one-lalf teaspoon
full soda. Mix quickly, roll and bake.
Boston Budget.
The only reform of any account
begins at the cradle. What CRATE
thought it is that the hull populasion
of the globe half-century from now
il at present sittin' In their mothers
| laps!
1t will pay better to raise pigs that
weigh one hundred and fifty pounds at
six months old than to raise those that
will only reach one hundred pounds at
that age, and there are plenty Of the
latter kind.
And oh, pusley! How easy to exc
terminate that cunning little weed
when we see it comming to the surface
like a swarm of red spiders dotting the
ground! How hard to kill it, week
| or ten days later, when the hot sun has
helped it to form succulent mat that
fire will hardly vanquish!-Our Country
Home.
| -Stewed Potatoes.-One pint of cold
boiled potatoes, cut in bits, one pint Of
milk, butter the size of an egg and
heaping teaspoonful of -four. Melt
the butter. add the flour. cook mo-
ment. pour in the milk. one even tea
spoonful of salt. and a tablespoonful Of
white pepper. When it boils add the
potatoes. Boil a minute and serve
| Household.
! Lemon Creams.-Pare two lemons
thin, pour over one-half pint boiling
water, let stand all night, squeeze the
| Juice of the lemons on one-half pound
sugar the next morning, beat three
eggs well, take out the peel and mix
the water with other ingredients, strain
through a sieve, then stir over brisk
fire till thick as cream, pour hot in the
glasses. -EZchGmge.
Puff Omelet.-Beat the yelks of six
eggs and add a teacup of sweet milk
and a pinch of salt. Then beat to-
gether a tablespoon each of butter and
-four, until smooth, add to the eggs
and beat together thoroughly. Place
the mixture in well CREASED frying
pan. and when it begins to thicken add
ak whites beaten to a thick broth and
salt to Chicago Herald.
Although it is well to have a supply
of sweet herbs kept separately, bottle.
ready mixed should also be prepared,
as they save much trouble and can al
ways be used when called for by the
general term sweet herbs. These
usually consist of equal parts of lemon,
thyme, marjoram and savory, and two
parts parsley dried by heat. Sun-dried
parsley is tasteless.-IndiaNapolts Jour
nal.
Neck of Veal Roasted.-Take a.
neck of rather large veal, saw off the
chine and cut through the ribs about
the middle, so as to roll the flaps I'M
derneath, and tie the meat with piece
of string. AS veal is rather tasteless
it is better to lard it or else tie some
thin pieces of fat salt pork upon it.
Put the meat in a hot oven, haste every
! ten minutes with the fat that comes
! from the pork, or with butter.-GOOd
| Cheer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28

A recent Austrian invention is the
giving of a silver surface to iron with
mercury and the galvanic process The
mercury is applied and evaporate4 ~
heating. when the silver becomes firm
~ fixHd
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28

The soil for hOuse-plants should
receive attention, as medical men have
fonnd that malarial fever is prOpaga-
ted among occupants OF rooms contain
pots of malarious earth.-ATkGDsGtO
Tx01eLer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-28

A gold glove buttoner, with black
onyx handle, finds favor with the fair
sex.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Tribute of Respect.

At regular meeting of Dodgeville
Lodge, No. 147, l. O. O. F., held on
Saturday evening, Feb. 10, 1887, the
following resolutions, reported by Bros.
r. Cosens and A. l.. Robbins, commit
tee, We're unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That it is with sincere sor-
row that we learn of the death of broth
er Thos. Riddle, which occurred at
Tower, Mimi, on the 22d day of Jan
uary, 1887.
Resolved, That we mourn his loss as
a kind and trusted friend and brother,
whom we esteemed and loved for his
many noble qualities, who in time of
need was ever ready to respond to the
call for sympathy or aid, thus showing
the possession of the noblest principles
of our order and the grandeSt traits of
humanity.
Resolved, That this Lodge offer to
the bereaved family of our deceased
brother our sincere sympathy in this
their hour of trial.
Resolved, That the lodge room be
draped, and that the brothers of the
lodge wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
luti0ns be forwarded to the family of
our deceased brother, and to the Min
eral Point Democrat, and the Dodge
vile Chronicle for publication.
L. II. ARTHUR, II. Sec'y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
BOOKS. MAGAZINES, ETC.
HARPER'S MAGAZINE.


The opening article in the March
Harpers continues the important series
of papers on the great institution of
New York City with a careful study
of The New Y ork Police Department.
by Dr. Richard Wheatley. He describes
the organization of the force, with its
rank and grades, and the duties of each
member, explicitly enough to justify
the statement made by the present
Board of Aldermen, that '.the Police
Department has reached standard of
efficiency hitherto unattained, and
superior to that of any force in the
world" The account of the detective
bureau is particularly interesting, and
the perfection of its system can be
judged from the fact that in Wall
Street, formerly the richest hunting
ground for skilful thieving, " from the
18th of March, 1880, until to-day, not
ten-cent stamp has been lost through
a professional thief-not penny, not
a cent?" The article is remarkably
well illustrated by twenty-one engrav
ings, the best of them being zone of
the Broadway Squad" at his post on
Washington Square.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Business Notices.
Green Apples at Gales.

Mackerel, good and fat for FIVE cents
per pound 2Sm1 d. JACKo.
Church & Co. evidently aim to ham
die the best of everything in their line.
All winter goods at cost at E. j.
Davey's shoe store.
See Penhallegon's $500 shoes for
gents, full vamps, kangaroo tops.
Examine the New Rogers knives,
forks and spoons at Church & Co.'S.
Mems. women's, and children's rub
bers at E. ]. Davey's shoe store.
Glover and Timothy seed cheap at
D. Jacko's. 2Sm1
Cloaks for ladies, misses, and chill
dren, to close them all out at Deller's
Highest market price paid in cash
for Butter and Eggs at J. A Spratlers.
All goods warranted as represented
at E. J. Davey's shoe store.
DIR. Seth Arnold's Sugar Coated Bill
ious Pills, unequalled for costiveness,
jaundice and liver troubles. 25c.
If you have table Knives, Scissors OF
Skates you want sharpened leave them
with Martin & Toay. 23w3
Mothers, teething and fretful chill
dren need DR.. Arnold's Soothing and
Quieting Cordial. Druggists. 25c.
Repairing done in the neatest posi-
BILE manner and new work done to
please at E. j. Davey's shoe store.
Overcoats for men and boys are now
being offered at cost, to close them all
out at Deller's
Teas from 25c to SOC. All guaran-
teed to be pure and of the first quality,
at ]. A. Spratler's.
Now is the time to buy some of that
harness oil at Curry's harness shop and
oil your harness for spring work.
Opposite Chambers.
J. Penhallegon & Son have had
made line of gentlemen's fine calf
shoes in six styles, whole vamps,
kangaroo tops stamped, "Penhallegons
$500 SHOE" Warranted
Itch, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
of every kind cured in thirty minutes
by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use
no other. This never fails. Sold by
J. II. Vivian, Druggist, Mineral Point,
Wis.
Disease lies in amb ush for the weak
a feeble consultation is i'll adapted to
encounter a malarious atmosphere and
sudden change of temperature, and
the least robust are usually the easiest
victims; DR.. J. II. McLean's Streng-
thening Cordial and Blood Purifier
will give tone, vitality and strength
to your entire body. $1.O0 per bottle
For sale by g. r.. MOffett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Personal MENTION.

I. Patefield, of Miffiin, favored The
Democrat with brief call on Monday
Mrs. J. NJ. Smith paid visit to friends
at Platteville during the week.
Miss Ida Smith, of Darlington, who
visited relatives and friends in this
city last week, has returned home.
James Hicks, 2. NJ, of Linden. was
in town on Saturday, and made the
Democrat a short visit.
John Chenall, of Sioux county, Iowa,
is visiting friends in this vicinity,
which was formerly his home.
Mrs. w. G. 8Iauger, of Bloomington,
is visiting in this city; the guest of
William Mauger and family.
5. C. Thomas and John Dave have
been at Baraboo this week, attending
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Wisconsin.
Miss Hattie Gates and Miss Fannie
McIlhon, students of the State Univer-
sity, came down from Madison, on Sat
day, for brief visit at their homes in
this city.
John Meehan, of Darlington, was
in town on Wednesday, and made The
Democrat Office pleasant call. At
the state encampment of the G. A.
r. at Milwaukee last week John was
chosen to represent the Third congress
sional district at the national encamp-
ment to be held at St. Louis next sum-
mer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
DODGEVILlE.

Mrs. Samuel Davey, Jr., went &c
Chicago. last Saturday, accompanied
by her husband and mother, for the
purpose of having an operation per
formed upon the glands of her throat
She has been subject to severe attacks
of the quinsy, and it is thought by
physicians that the cutting of the
glands of the throat will relieve her of
any fear of future attack.
A. S. Hearn and wife have returned
from a trip through the northern part
of Minnesota.
Dillon J. Pease, WELL driller, met with
a painful accident last week. While
sharping his tools at the forge a spark
flew from the hot steel, striking him in
the eve. He was compelled to come
home and seek medical aid. 1t is
thought, however, that it viii be well
again in few days.
The new law firm of Briggs x Hos
kins has engaged rooms over James
Cahill's store and has the same nice
" furnished. Both members of the
firm are well and favorably known as
lawyers throughout the state, and we
predict for them prosperity and success.
Dave Williams, late clerk in the post
office, has kindly consented to work
in the office for few weeks, until the
new clerks learn to manipulate the
letters with eXactness and certainty.
James Roberts and Orville Strong
went to Chicago last Tuesday. The
former accompanied his little daughter
Nellie, who has been under treatment
by our local physicians for hip disease,
but not receiving the benefit hoped for
it was thought to take Der to Chicago
for more thorough treatment. Mr..
Strong also goes for the treatment of
his injured knee, which is the result
of sprain received last fall.
Hon. Owen King was in town this
week, for the purpose of securing men
to chop timber to run his new saw-mill
in the Valley. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Auction Sale.

The undersigned. living one and one
half miles east of the village of Lin
den, will sell at public auction, at his
residence, on Tuesday, March l. 1887,
the following described personal prop
erty: One horse, mich cows. three
year-old steers, three-year-old heifers,
1 two-year old heifers, two-year-old
steers. 6 yeaElings, l 3-year-old bull, |
Marsh Harvester, New York Reaper.
4 plows, l two-horse wagon, set of
harness, one hay rake and other articles.
Terms:-Sums of SO or under cash;
sums over $40. ten months time on
notes bearing Z per cent. interest. with
approved security. Two per cent. dis
count for cash. Sale to commence at
INN. RICHARD BowDEN.
j. O. CUsHMAN, AuctioneeT,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
WAlDWICK.

Winter stays well with us; roads are
getting rather pitchy; feed is very
scarce.
There was q grand time at the Oys-
ter Festival last night at Allen Lodge.
DIED.-At his home in the town of
Moscow, on Tuesday morning, Feb. %,
1887, Mr.. Patrick Mcdonnell; aged 73
years. Deceased settled over thirty
years ago on the farm where he died.
He was much respected by all. He
leaves wife and several grown up
sons and daughters to mourn his death.
The family have the sympathy of a
large community in their sad bereave-
ment.
Our tax payers, contrary to custom,
are far behind in paying this year.
The treasurer is at home on Monday
and Friday to receive taxes. He will
return the books to county treasurer
on Thursday, March 3rd, and when so
returned there will be a much higher
per cent on collection. 1t is better
pay soon and save costs. B.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Their Business Ronmina.

Probably no one thing has caused
such a general revival of trade at G. r.
Moffett Drug Store as their giving
away to their customers of so many
free trial bottles Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it
always cures and never disappoints.
Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting trial bottle free,
large size 81. Every bottle warranted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
A PRIZE FOR EVERYONE
At the Cash Grocery House, Mineral
Point, Wis.

Beginning Thursday, February 18th,
and until further notice, to every cash
purchaser of one dollars worth, and
every dollars worth of goods flour,
butter and eggs excepted) Will be given
a ticket having a purchasing value of
FIVE CENTS in
CRoCKERY, GLASS OR CHINA.
/. Remember! these tickets cost You
nothing. are good for their face value
at any time in any amount, either in
full or in part payment; and that
every lady can provide her house with
crockery, glass and china, from time
as needed, ABSOLUTELY FREE OF COST,
by patronizing
THE CASH GROCERY HOUSE,
29ml BREWER Il PENHALLEGoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
BuckIen'S Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or NO
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price IS cents per box. Fol
sale by c.. Il. Moffett. CYL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your APP
petite is poor. you are bothered with
Headach, you are fidgety, nervous and
generally out of sorts. and want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with
stimulants, spring medicines, or bitters
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour. and then leave, You in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action
of Liver and Kidneys, restore your
vitality, and give renewed health and
and strength Such a medicine you
will find in Electric Bitters. and only
80 cents bottle at C. r. Moffet's drug
Store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Not SO Years Old.

But a new discovery is Hoff's Bal
sam for the throat and lungs. 1t has
and does cure contracted Consump-
ton; cures Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung troubles. For speedy cure it has
no equal. Money refunded if it fails
to cure you. Moffett, our popular drug
gist, has secured the sole agency for it.
Price Zoe, SOC and 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25

Everybody needs spring medicine.
By using Ayers Sarsaparilla, the blood
is thoroughly cleansed and invlgorated
the appetite stimulated, and the system
prepared to resist the diseases peculiar
to the summer months. Ask for
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Take no other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
White SchOnnen Oats.

| have for sale white Shonnen oats,
the seed of which was procured from
the State Experimental farm at Madi-
son. These oats have taken the lead
the past six years, as shown by the
bulletins from the experimental sta
ton. Price, 40 cents per bushel. In
quire of the undersigned, living five
miles east of Mineral Point, near the
Darlington road. 80 JNo. c. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
For the Spring Season of 1887.

Dresser, The Tailor, has received a
fine stock of goods for the coming
sqring and summer seasons. The quail
ity of work which he has heretofore
turned out can be learned from many
strong testimonials from his customers;
and he feels confident that he can now
Guido his former efforts, both in regard
to fit, style of make up and trimming.
He has already received the fashions
for the spring and summer of 1887,
and can guarantee to every one of his
customers not only a smooth fit but an
artistic fit, and fashionable, well made
garments. % I'm ADAM DREsEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE. Tn CREnIrnRS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
CTATE of Wisconsin. Iowa County Court-ss.-
y In Probate. - In the matter of the estate OF
Charles II. James, deceased.
Letters testsmeutary on the estate of Charles
H. James, deceased, having been issued to Sam
uel S. James.
1t is ordered that six months from and after
this date be- and are hereby allowed for the cred
itors of said Charles IL. James, deceased, to pres
ent their claims for examination and allowance.
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased be exam
term thereof, TO be held at the court house in
the village of Dodgev'lle, i'll said county, on the
first Tuesday of September, A. d. 1887, and that
notice thereof be given by publication order for
four weeks successfully in The Iowa County
Democrat a weekly newspaper published at the
city of Mineral Point in said county.
By the Court:
JOHN I. JONES, County Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis. Feb. 9th. 1887. 2Sw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Valuable Farm f0r Sale

I offer for sale my farm situated at Survey,
town of Mineral Point west of the Dodgeville
road. The farm consists of ia acres, about 65
ture and meadow. Good timber and plenty Of
running water on the place, with good spring
close to the house. Good new frame dwelling,
barn and other outbuildings. A good road. and
very conveniently located. Terms to suit the
purchaser. For information inquire at The
Democrat Office, or the proprietor on the premis-
es JAMES HISHEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Keep the Cold and Rain out of Your
Houses

Michael Shay of this city will call on
the citizens of Iowa county and take
orders for Funk's new patent weather
strip, which is by far the best yet shown.
1t is simple, cheap and does its work
well. Notice of it is given in another
column. Give him your orders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Roberts Meat Market.

Roberts is still at his old stand with
the best meat the market affords, and
is paving the highest market price for
good beef cattle, and is selling as low
as the lowest, Give him call. 33y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
NNNit

Monty tribe with any Throat or
Lung Disease. Ii YOU have
a Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupor w hopping Cough.
use Acler's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble 1t is positive cure.
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and soc
r. d. Pulford, Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-25
Notice to Call and Settle.

Having sold out my harness shop
and wishing to close up my business.
L hereby give notice to all persons in
debted to me to call and settle on or
before March 1st., and oblige.
FRANK 81. JAMES.